Metastasis of Colorectal Cancer

Metastasis of Colorectal Cancer edited by Nicole Beauchemin, Jacques Huot.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, and in many parts of the western world, it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. This book covers colon cancer metastasis from the most fundamental aspects to clinical practice. Major topics include physiopathology, genetic...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Beauchemin, Nicole (Editor), Huot, Jacques (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edition:1st ed. 2010.
Series:Cancer Metastasis - Biology and Treatment, 14
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Cancer research.
Oncology  .
Molecular biology.
Antibodies.
Pathology.
Electronic resources (E-books)
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Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • The Metastatic Process: An Overview
  • Physiopathology of Colorectal Metastasis
  • The Genetics of Colorectal Cancer
  • Epigenetics of Colorectal Cancer
  • Cancer-Initiating Cells in Colorectal Cancer
  • Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Colorectal Cancer
  • Cell Adhesion Molecules in Colon Cancer Metastasis
  • Epithelial Cell Signalling in Colorectal Cancer Metastasis
  • Angiogenesis and Lymphangiogenesis in Colon Cancer Metastasis
  • Role of the Host Inflammatory Response in Colon Carcinoma Initiation, Progression and Liver Metastasis
  • Molecular Prognostic Markers in Colon Cancer
  • The Sentinel Lymph Node and Staging of Colorectal Cancer
  • Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Rectal Cancer
  • Future Directions.

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